Luca, a petrol dealer, marries a magazine dancer, Ippolita, a girl who likes to be courted by the many passing motorists. One day, the woman discovers that her husband has betrayed her with Adriana. Ippolita decides her revenge: she assures Luke that she will keep her duties as a wife only when she too has allowed herself similar distractions. Through a series of animated events, the two resume married life: but Luca will not be able to know if Ippolita was really unfaithful to him.
Acting
Lollobrigida's masterclass in performative innocence masking calculated vengeance.
Costume
Ippolita's wardrobe weaponizes 60s glamour against her sweaty, paranoid husband.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that keeps the truth deliciously ambiguous to the bitter end.
Director
Giancarlo Zagni
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Italy's economic miracle, the film satirizes newly wealthy petrol dealers and their transactional approach to marriage.
Milva, who plays the 'other woman' Adriana, was primarily a famous singer—this was a rare acting role between her concert tours.
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